The rumors were spot in, as Samsung has announced this afternoon that they are hosting an Unpacked event at 11AM Eastern (8AM Pacific) on August 2nd to unveil “the latest in mobile innovation.” In case you haven’t been following along, that means that they will announce the Galaxy Note 7. As you can see from […]

The rumors were spot in, as Samsung has announced this afternoon that they are hosting an Unpacked event at 11AM Eastern (8AM Pacific) on August 2nd to unveil “the latest in mobile innovation.” In case you haven’t been following along, that means that they will announce the Galaxy Note 7.

As you can see from the teaser image that they sent to us in an invite, we are getting the confirmation on this being the Note 7 through the “7 UNPACKED 2016” with an S Pen sitting above it and the circle of pen tips with the 7th lit up.

The event will be live-streamed, plus we’ll be on hand at a New York event to take it all in and bring you the hands-on experience.

If you were at all considering a phone at the moment, you might want to consider holding off until August 2.

UPDATE: Samsung also pushed out a press release that we missed initially that confirms the phone as being the Galaxy Note 7. They addressed the jump from Note 5 to Note 7 as well, saying the following:

First and foremost though, you might be curious as to why it’s called Galaxy Note7 instead of Galaxy Note6. There are a couple reasons why. First, the Galaxy Note7 will complement our Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and unify our product portfolio. Second, the Galaxy Note7 will minimize confusion about the latest mobile technology from Samsung, and provide full alignment with Galaxy S smartphone.

That’s sort of what we figured, a unifying of the portfolio and clearing up any confusion going forward.

In-hand, the S6 edge+ is exactly like the first Galaxy S6 edge, but larger. With the 5.7″ display, I found this device somewhat odd to hold, especially since the edges of the display are so thin. On the Galaxy Note 5, this design is reversed, with the edges curving on the back, allowing for a much more comfortable grip of the device. The S6 edge+, however, feels like the exact opposite.

Sadly, this device holds no real value over the Galaxy Note 5, unless you truly want those “edge” features. The device comes equipped with Edge Display and People Edge, but from what I found during my review of the Galaxy S6 edge, these features don’t exactly offer much in terms of value. For its size, an S-Pen would have made sense to me, but if we are talking about just a purely larger Galaxy S6 edge, I struggle to find the point.

Check out the full gallery of photos below, then watch the hands-on video.

Samsung just made the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ official at press events in both London and New York City. Both phones are available across the US on August 21, with pre-orders opening today. Also, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy will have previews of each phone available […]

Samsung just made the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ official at press events in both London and New York City. Both phones are available across the US on August 21, with pre-orders opening today. Also, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy will have previews of each phone available starting tomorrow.

As expected, the phones feature big 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED displays, but the S6 Edge+ has curves or dual-edges on its screen. They each have 4GB RAM, Exynos 7420 octa-core processors, 16MP cameras with OIS (f/1.9), 5MP front cameras (also f/1.9), fast charging and fast wireless charging, and run Lollipop.

Samsung is also launching Samsung Pay with these two devices in the US on September 28 and in Korea on August 20.

More coming!

Specs

Press Release

Samsung Remains Ahead of the Curve with Bold, Big Screen Smartphones

Galaxy S6 edge+ features a dual edge display for ultimate multimedia experience; Galaxy Note5 takes multi-tasking on mobile to new heights with an integrated S Pen

Available in the United States on August 21, with preorders beginning today, August 13, at 3 p.m. EDT

NEW YORK, August 13, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced today the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. Both devices represent Samsung’s commitment to the big screen smartphone market, which Samsung boldly pioneered in 2011 with the original Galaxy Note.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 blend form and function with industry leading features, including: Samsung’s best screen technology, Samsung’s most advanced camera for high quality photos and videos, fast wireless and wired charging, and an incredibly powerful processor. With increased 4GB RAM, both phones enable users to enjoy more seamless multi-tasking.

With its curved 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen, the Galaxy S6 edge+ makes the edge experience even better and provides a more immersive multimedia experience. The thinner, slimmer and newly-designed Galaxy Note5 has a refined, next generation S Pen and multi window capabilities for a more productive smartphone experience.

Samsung Pay, Samsung’s simple and safe mobile payment service, will launch in the U.S. in September and will be available virtually anywhere you can swipe your card1. Protected by Samsung KNOX, fingerprint verification and digital tokenization, Samsung Pay works with both MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and NFC (Near Field Communication) technologies, bringing consumers closer than ever to a world without wallets.

“At Samsung, we believed in the promise that big screen smartphones could actively address some major consumers pain points by providing users with a better viewing experience and more productivity on-the-go,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “With the launch of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5, we’re reemphasizing our commitment to bold, fearless innovation that meets the needs of our consumers.”

Galaxy S6 edge+ – best for multimedia

With the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung is bringing everything consumers love about the S6 edge to a bigger screen in a slim and thin form factor. Beautiful and intuitive, it uses the dual edges as a shortcut from any screen to users’ top contacts and apps. ‘Apps edge’ allows users to access their favorite apps by just swiping the edge display. ‘People edge’ helps users quickly find their favorite contacts and send messages, or give a call directly from any screen.

Galaxy Note5 – perfect for multitaskers

The Galaxy Note5 is a stunning upgrade to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note line – more powerful than ever. Inspired by the design legacy of the Galaxy S6, it ergonomically fits in one hand with a narrower bezel and curved back which makes it easier to use the phone with one hand.
Engineered to help people get more done, faster, the Galaxy Note5 includes an all new S Pen that feels more solid and balanced in the user’s hand, offering improved writing capabilities and a variety of practical tools. A unique clicking mechanism pops the S Pen out with just one quick click. Users can now quickly jot down ideas or information even when the screen is off. The ‘Air Command’ feature gets more intuitive and practical as well; now the icon hovers for instant access to all of S Pen tools from any screen at any time. Users can also annotate on PDF files or capture a whole website from top to bottom with Scroll Capture.

As social networking becomes more ubiquitous, consumers expect to share the moments of their lives through video. On both the front-facing and rear-facing cameras your videos will be steadier and smoother with the added Video Digital Image Stabilization. Video Collage Mode allows users to record and edit short videos easily in various frames and effects. The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5 also feature 4K Video filming which can be displayed on a 4K TV, as well as full HD Live Broadcast, which lets users instantly stream video straight from the phone to any individual, group of contacts, or even the public through YouTube Live. Anyone who receives the YouTube link from a Galaxy S6 edge+ or Note5 user is able to enjoy live broadcast from his or her smartphone, tablet, PC or Smart TV.

Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 users will also benefit from Samsung’s advanced camera system, including Quick launch (double-click the home button to launch the camera from any screen), Auto Real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and brand-new filters. Both devices feature Ultra High Quality Audio (UHQA) to upscale audio streams and files for richer, high-quality sound. UHQA is supported over Bluetooth on Samsung’s next generation wireless audio accessories, including the Level On Wireless Pro.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5 feature Samsung’s built in, fast wired and wireless charging technology which is compatible with virtually any wireless charging pad available today.
Samsung’s newest devices are further upgraded to support SideSync 4.0, which offers both wireless and wired PC-smartphone integration for seamless connection across devices2. Thanks to auto-detection and an ultra-quick setup, users can instantly connect their Samsung device to their PC or tablet to easily respond to text messages, answer phone calls or access and share files and data.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 are built on the upgraded Samsung KNOX, end-to-end secure mobile platform, offering defense-grade features for real-time protection from potential malicious attacks. Both devices are also ready for immediate enterprise adoption, with market-leading MDMs and KNOX enhancements. Right out of the box, Samsung KNOX takes security to the next level.

In the U.S., the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be available in Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum, and the Galaxy Note5 will be available in Black Sapphire and White Pearl – in 32GB and 64GB memory options3. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless will carry the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. The devices will also be available at Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy, as well as Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Costco Wholesale, Inc., Sam’s Club, Target and select Walmart stores. Carriers and retailers will confirm specific pricing and availability.

Consumers can get an exclusive first look at both devices at more than 7,000 participating AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy locations across the U.S. starting tomorrow, August 14. The full list of participating locations is available at www.samsung.com/onebigdecision.
For more product information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/galaxy

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com

Samsung Unpacked is this morning! After weeks and weeks of leaks, we finally get to put our hands on the new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+! Tim is on the scene in New York City for the in-person festivities, but we are still doing a live blog right here to make this a […]

Samsung Unpacked is this morning! After weeks and weeks of leaks, we finally get to put our hands on the new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+!

Tim is on the scene in New York City for the in-person festivities, but we are still doing a live blog right here to make this a full-blown community event like we always do. Below, you will find a live blog and live stream (once Samsung posts the link) to get you all of the info as it rolls out.

Once the live blog wraps, expect plenty of hands-on coverage of each device. We’ll have video tours, pics galore, and will be able to answer any questions you have about each. We know the Note cult is still strong around these parts and want to make sure you leave this morning satisfied.

Just a quick reminder, but we wanted to make sure you set your alarms tomorrow morning so that you don’t miss the Samsung Unpacked event. This event is almost guaranteed to showcase the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, but there is an outside chance we see a new round watch as well. The […]

Just a quick reminder, but we wanted to make sure you set your alarms tomorrow morning so that you don’t miss the Samsung Unpacked event. This event is almost guaranteed to showcase the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, but there is an outside chance we see a new round watch as well.

The Samsung Unpacked live stream kicks off at 8AM Pacific (11AM Eastern). We will have both a live stream and live blog embedded on the site in the morning, plus Tim will be on hand in New York City for hands-on time after everything wraps. The whole gathering should be a fun way to kick off the morning and get the Note cult back up and running.

September 3 is your day, Galaxy Note cult. Samsung just announced that they will hold an Unpacked event during the first week of next month, telling us to “Note the date!” in the process. Yes, the Galaxy Note 4 is coming. Samsung will host simultaneous press events in Berlin, Beijing, and New York, but also […]

September 3 is your day, Galaxy Note cult. Samsung just announced that they will hold an Unpacked event during the first week of next month, telling us to “Note the date!” in the process. Yes, the Galaxy Note 4 is coming.

Samsung will host simultaneous press events in Berlin, Beijing, and New York, but also stream the festivities through their YouTube channel so that all can see. The event kicks off in NYC at 9AM Eastern, 6AM Pacific.

Another day, another incredibly unspecific article about the supposed specs of the Galaxy S5. In a report released this morning, Bloomberg claims the Galaxy S5 will have a 5.2-inch screen and a “sharper display” than the current Galaxy S4. That’s according to an anonymous source of theirs, who didn’t elaborate beyond generalization. Bloomberg also said the […]

Another day, another incredibly unspecific article about the supposed specs of the Galaxy S5. In a report released this morning, Bloomberg claims the Galaxy S5 will have a 5.2-inch screen and a “sharper display” than the current Galaxy S4. That’s according to an anonymous source of theirs, who didn’t elaborate beyond generalization.

Bloomberg also said the Galaxy S5 will feature “an improved battery and camera,” will be released around the same time as the follow-up to the Galaxy Gear, and may retail for less than previous Galaxy S devices. What does it all mean? Not a whole lot, but at least we know it’ll have a fingerprint sensor.

I’m not sure about you all, but I can’t wait for the speculation madness to end. Luckily, Samsung’s Unpacked 5 event is only a few days away.

This morning, Samsung posted a revised invite for their February 24 “Unpacked 5” event with nine icons that represent nine potential topics of focus. The Galaxy S5 is almost guaranteed to be unveiled at the event, but the sales pitch is not something that Samsung has given any hint into until now. The nine icons […]

This morning, Samsung posted a revised invite for their February 24 “Unpacked 5” event with nine icons that represent nine potential topics of focus. The Galaxy S5 is almost guaranteed to be unveiled at the event, but the sales pitch is not something that Samsung has given any hint into until now. The nine icons represent Speed, Outdoor, Curiosity, Fun, Social, Style, Privacy, Fitness and Life.

Over the years, we have seen Samsung dabble in nature themes, include social and fitness apps, push a security suite, include the fastest processors on the planet, and even try to make a phone your life companion. All of those topics are listed again, along with others like curiosity and fun. So in other words, none of these topics are exactly new to the Galaxy line of phones, but they are shown to the fifth power, which could just mean that this is the fifth version of these ideas.

You could also look at these nine icons and assume that they have something to do with a revamped TouchWiz UI. A brand new TouchWiz already seemed like a given before we knew when the Galaxy S5 was coming after getting our hands on Samsung’s new Pro tablets and their own Kit Kat-TouchWiz UI, but maybe this further solidifies the idea.

Oh, Samsung also tossed in a random quote about predicting the future from Niels Bohr who said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.”

This afternoon, Samsung sent us an invitation to their next big event, titled “Unpacked 5.” The event takes place on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain, the week of Mobile World Congress. While nothing is confirmed on the invitation, the unveiling of the Galaxy S5 seems likely. Why else would there be a “5” next to […]

This afternoon, Samsung sent us an invitation to their next big event, titled “Unpacked 5.” The event takes place on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain, the week of Mobile World Congress. While nothing is confirmed on the invitation, the unveiling of the Galaxy S5 seems likely. Why else would there be a “5” next to “Unpacked” if this is only episode 1 of the Unpacked series?

There will be a live stream of the event at Samsung’s YouTube channel, plus we’ll be on hand to get our hands all over whatever is announced.

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/03/samsung-sets-date-for-unpacked-5-on-february-24-ready-for-the-galaxy-s5/feed/208Live: Samsung Unpacked 2013 Episode 2!http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/04/live-samsung-galaxy-note-3-unpacked/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/04/live-samsung-galaxy-note-3-unpacked/#commentsWed, 04 Sep 2013 15:15:55 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=118715We are live in New York City for Samsung’s Unpacked 2013 Episode 2 event! Below you’ll find a live stream of the event, along with play-by-play coverage through our live blog for those who can’t stop what they are doing to watch the action unfold on video. As you can see the from the picture […]

We are live in New York City for Samsung’s Unpacked 2013 Episode 2 event! Below you’ll find a live stream of the event, along with play-by-play coverage through our live blog for those who can’t stop what they are doing to watch the action unfold on video.

As you can see the from the picture I snapped last night, Samsung is indeed preparing to take over Times Square once again, just like they did with the Galaxy S4 launch. This time though, it’s all about the Galaxy Note line, and the Galaxy Note 3. We’ll also more than likely be treated to Samsung’s first smartwatch, dubbed the Galaxy Gear, so join us below to take it all in.

The live event kicks off at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern).

Following the live event, we’ll have a chance to get our hands on all that is announced. Stick with us!

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/04/live-samsung-galaxy-note-3-unpacked/feed/101Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Reportedly Confirmed for Unveiling at Samsung Unpacked Event in Septemberhttp://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/14/galaxy-gear-smartwatch-reportedly-confirmed-for-unveiling-at-samsung-unpacked-event-in-september/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/14/galaxy-gear-smartwatch-reportedly-confirmed-for-unveiling-at-samsung-unpacked-event-in-september/#commentsWed, 14 Aug 2013 18:55:28 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=117110On September 4, Samsung is set to take the stage in Berlin and unveil the Galaxy Note 3. While that is pretty much 100% confirmed, there have been talks and even patent filings concerning a Samsung smartwatch, which was first referred to as Samsung Gear. According to SamMobile, they have learned from sources that Galaxy […]

The above concept render is based on a patent filing that took place earlier this year. It is reported that the watch will connect perfectly with other Galaxy devices from Samsung (not just the Note 3), and could feature a built-in microphone and speakers. As far as what other features we should expect from Galaxy Gear, there is no telling.

Anything in particular you would like to see from a Samsung smartwatch?

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/14/galaxy-gear-smartwatch-reportedly-confirmed-for-unveiling-at-samsung-unpacked-event-in-september/feed/87Software Enhancements Seen on Galaxy S4 Will Come to Galaxy S3 and Note 2http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/15/software-enhancements-seen-on-galaxy-s4-will-come-to-galaxy-s3-and-note-2/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/15/software-enhancements-seen-on-galaxy-s4-will-come-to-galaxy-s3-and-note-2/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 16:20:01 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=101843If you caught yesterday’s Unpacked event from Samsung, you noticed they took plenty of time to show off a lot of interesting new software features that will come baked into the Galaxy S4. In a recent interview, Samsung’s VP of Portfolio Planning confirmed that a lot of the software enhancements that we saw yesterday would make their […]

If you caught yesterday’s Unpacked event from Samsung, you noticed they took plenty of time to show off a lot of interesting new software features that will come baked into the Galaxy S4. In a recent interview, Samsung’s VP of Portfolio Planning confirmed that a lot of the software enhancements that we saw yesterday would make their way to Samsung’s other flagship devices, as long as they are not hardware dependent.

Anything that we can do that’s not dependent on hardware like infrared, we’ll definitely bring to all the flagship devices.

It would be nice to see some of that new camera software make its way to the Galaxy S3 and Note 2, along with the new scrolling features as well. I know a few folks think that some of the new features are somewhat “tacky” or “gimmicky,” but it’s nice to see a company thinking completely out of the box and bringing new and innovative features to the Android platform. Keep it coming, Samsung.

Speaking of software, check out Kellen’s software tour from yesterday.

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/15/software-enhancements-seen-on-galaxy-s4-will-come-to-galaxy-s3-and-note-2/feed/69Video Overview: Samsung Galaxy S4 Hardware, Software Tour and Galleryhttp://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/overview-samsung-galaxy-s4-software-tour-and-gallery/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/overview-samsung-galaxy-s4-software-tour-and-gallery/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 02:09:02 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=101786We finally have our hands on the new Galaxy S4 from Samsung. In this video, Kellex gives us his customary first impressions and software tour of the device. With the S4 running that same TouchWiz UI, but with Android 4.2.2 underneath and a ton of new proprietary software, this phone looks to be a major […]

We finally have our hands on the new Galaxy S4 from Samsung. In this video, Kellex gives us his customary first impressions and software tour of the device. With the S4 running that same TouchWiz UI, but with Android 4.2.2 underneath and a ton of new proprietary software, this phone looks to be a major improvement over last year’s Galaxy S3.

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/overview-samsung-galaxy-s4-software-tour-and-gallery/feed/165Video: Re-watch the Full Samsung Galaxy S4 Unpacked Eventhttp://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/video-rewatch-the-full-samsung-galaxy-s4-unpacked-event/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/video-rewatch-the-full-samsung-galaxy-s4-unpacked-event/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:31:32 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=101765[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaw6CSaPnfk[/youtube] They just wrapped up in New York at Samsung’s Unpacked event, but you can already go back and relive your favorite moments. Samsung announced their newest flagship device, the Galaxy S4, along with its new software features and a few accessories. To check out all of our coverage on the Galaxy S4, look here. […]

They just wrapped up in New York at Samsung’s Unpacked event, but you can already go back and relive your favorite moments. Samsung announced their newest flagship device, the Galaxy S4, along with its new software features and a few accessories.

]]>http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/video-rewatch-the-full-samsung-galaxy-s4-unpacked-event/feed/39LG Trolls Samsung With Well-Placed Optimus G Billboards in Times Squarehttp://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/lg-trolls-samsung-with-well-placed-optimus-g-billboards-in-times-square/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/14/lg-trolls-samsung-with-well-placed-optimus-g-billboards-in-times-square/#commentsThu, 14 Mar 2013 16:00:12 +0000http://www.droid-life.com/?p=101636Someone on LG’s marketing street team is a genius. This morning, new billboards went up in Times Square, directly over Samsung’s “The Next Galaxy” ad that reads, “LG Optimus is here 4 you now!” We know that Samsung spent $400+ million dollars on marketing Galaxy last year alone, but it’s starting to look like they […]